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It's the season of giving, and in the spirit of the holidays, NFL fans are treated to a tripleheader of games today.The NFL was feeling generous when it made its schedule for Christmas day. All three games today feature divisional rivals facing off.The Dallas Cowboys will kick off the holiday action against the Washington Commanders in the first game.

What NFL games are on today? Channels, TV schedule for Week 17 games on Christmas

A woman who once starred in Broadway's "The Lion King" as a child was killed in a stabbing over the weekend, New Jersey officials said.Edison police officers were called to a home on Sunday morning over reports of a stabbing where they discovered 26-year-old Imani Dia Smith, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement on Tuesday.

Woman who starred in ‘Lion King’ on Broadway as a child is killed in stabbing, officials say

King Charles preaches spiritual unity in Christmas messageKing Charles delivered a Christmas message urging unity and referencing the past, encouraging Britons to reflect how communities can come together in times of challenge. The tradition of the monarch’s Christmas broadcast dates back to 1932 and was first delivered by George V. It has since become a staple of the holiday for many Britons.

King Charles preaches spiritual unity in Christmas message

The White House will present plans for its ballroom construction at the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) meeting next month.The “East Wing Modernization Project” was added to the agenda of the Jan. 8 NCPC meeting, during which administration officials will give an “information presentation” on its controversial project.

White House to reveal ballroom project details with planning group in January

President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after weeks of accusing their government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria

"It’s rare for me to outright reject a name or name trend, but ... "Some parents draw baby name inspiration from sources like family history, geography or even their favorite foods and brands. Others look to literature, music and pop culture. Still others get ideas from a more surprising source: weapons.

This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is 'Alarming' Experts

The musician who leads the annual event cancelled it because of the move to put President Donald Trump’s name on the center without approval from Congress.An annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington was cancelled because the center’s Donald Trump-appointed board added the president's name to the building last week.

Xmas Eve blues: Kennedy Center jazz show cancelled over Trump renaming

Fans of the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things" were upside down with excitement on Christmas Day as they waited to unwrap the present of three brand new episodes Thursday night.Netflix is scheduled to release the second of a three-part drop in the show's final season at 8 p.m.

Netflix drops 3 new episodes of 'Stranger Things' on Christmas Day

The baby and two toddlers died as a result of a devastating house fire in Kentucky, and their community has vowed to raise money to help the remaining family members.A tragic scene unfolded in Kentucky when a house fire ripped through a property, killing three young children and reducing it to rubble.

Small children killed in devastating Kentucky house fire as they waited for Santa

Ukraine has developed an armored ground drone that helped save an injured Ukrainian soldier who had spent 33 days in hiding in no man’s land.

Ukraine develops medical evacuation drones

Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL's ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday's and Thursday's games or Saturday's, if applicable.

NFL playoff picture Week 17: Detroit Lions try to stay alive on Christmas

A teenager who spent two years thinking she was just gaining weight was stunned to realize she had a 3-liter cyst that made her look heavily pregnant.Teagan Edwards, 18, started to notice that her stomach was growing larger in 2023, but she simply put it down to weight gain.

Teen Looks Heavily Pregnant, Shock Over What She’s Actually Growing

It was a different time.As parents we always have an idealized image of what the holidays should look like for our families: everyone in matching pajamas, tons of presents around a massive Christmas tree, smiling faces for the family photo. But everybody knows things rarely go exactly as we hope.

7 Years Ago, Kim Kardashian Spent 1.3 Million On The Perfect Holiday Party. This Year, She Can’t Even Get Her Kids To Take A Picture

A dead body washed ashore on Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach on Christmas morning, according to authorities.The victim, a man believed to be in his 50s, was found around 11:20 a.m. Thursday near Brighton 15th Street and Boardwalk East, police and sources said.Grim photos show the corpse lying under a white sheet, just feet from the water.

Dead body washes ashore on NYC beach on Christmas morning

King Charles continues to put his own stamp on his annual Christmas Day message.Queen Elizabeth often delivered her address from her desk at her Buckingham Palace residence, often with family photographs in view. This year, King Charles recorded his message at the Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey.

King Charles breaks tradition with Christmas speech

Annual report details aggressive new nuclear attack posture, hypersonic missile development and aircraft carrier constructionThe Chinese military is continuing a massive, decades-long arms buildup, including a shift in nuclear force doctrine that increases the danger of a direct attack on the U.S., according to the Pentagon’s annual China military power report.

Massive Chinese military buildup threatens U.S. homeland

Man cut in half by forklift truck reveals his new dreams and the one thing he misses the mostLoren Schauers' life changed irreversibly in a matter of seconds when he was just 18 years old.He was faced with a level of excruciating pain unimaginable to most people when he suffered a horrific accident which saw him literally cut in half.

Man cut in half by forklift truck reveals the one thing he misses most

Melania Trump was not pictured with her husband, President Donald Trump, and the rest of the Trump family in a festive photo shared on social media as she cared for her sick motherMelania Trump's absence from the family's 2023 Christmas photo has been clarified following questions about the First Lady's whereabouts.

Melania Trump sparked alarming fears after being missing from family Christmas photo

Jimmy Kimmel may have wrapped up his final show of 2025, but his criticisms of President Donald Trump have not gone on holiday break.The late-night talk show host spoke to U.K. TV audiences in an alternative Christmas message on Britain's Channel 4, where he said "tyranny is booming" in the United States.

Jimmy Kimmel calls Trump 'King Donny VIII' in UK Christmas message

ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police and the Rowan County Coroner are investigating a homicide reported on Christmas Eve in Rowan County.Morehead 911 received a call at about 5:27 p.m. reporting a man had been shot in the 6000 block of Christy Creek Road.

Homicide investigation underway in Rowan County

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A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25 feet Friday, parts of Southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned.

California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirms Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day, more than seven weeks after the Nov. 4 disasterNTSB releases preliminary report on UPS plane crashFormer NTSB investigator Charley Pereira joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to analyze a new report on the UPS plane crash in Louisville, noting no official cause has been determined and reviewing footage showing the left engine breaking loose during takeoff.

UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim weeks after fiery takeoff failure

Did you know that one of the first clues for a deadly cancer might not be in your abdomen, but in your legs? It sounds strange, but it’s true. We’re talking about pancreatic cancer, an illness often called the “silent killer” because its symptoms are typically vague and non-specific until the disease is very advanced.

Don’t ignore your legs: the surprising early signs of pancreatic cancer

This year, McDonald's is celebrating its 70th birthday—no small feat given that many other popular chain restaurants have met their demise in recent years. In fact, McD's seems to have veered in the complete opposite direction of some of its competitors. As of this year, McDonald's has the highest brand value of any restaurant in the world, clocking in at over 40 billion dollars.

10 Secrets McDonald’s Employees Aren't Supposed To Tell You

Snoop Dogg took center stage as the halftime headliner for Netflix's NFL Christmas Gameday Live match between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.The rapper appeared in the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis dressed head-to-toe in red, sporting a double-breasted suit topped with a long, fur-trimmed coat.

Who Performed With Snoop Dogg At NFL Halftime? List of Artists, Songs

This includes the brand's famous affordable cashmere... that just got more affordable.Quince is a brand that could best be defined as affordable luxury, offering classic and well-fitting basics along with sumptuous fabrics, like cashmere and silk, at prices well below other retailers. And today, those prices got even lower and luxury even more accessible with Quince’s end-of-year sale, which quietly launched with very little fanfare.

Quince Is Having A Secret End-Of-Year Sale And We Can't Believe How Good It Is

Stellantis is not my best friend right nowAfter a man purchased a used Ram and discovered that he had not been given the proper information about the truck’s warranty. Now, he’s embarked on an ongoing investigation to determine exactly what had happened to the warranty.

‘It’s Got A Clean Carfax’: Man Buys Used Ram. Then The Dealership Tells Him It’s ‘Restricted’

As the December sun set over central Utah’s sandstone peaks, a couple ventured down a nondescript dirt road to snap photos against the backdrop of a red rock vista. Instead, they stumbled across a grisly discovery among smattered shrubs and parched soil: the decomposed remains of a little girl.

How a backroad discovery led to the arrest of Melodee Buzzard’s mother in the child’s ‘calculated’ killing

A TikTok video showing a traveler’s worst luggage nightmare has gone viral on TikTok.The clip was shared by @kelssssricardoooo and has amassed over 2.6 million views since it was posted on December 1. Text overlaid on the video reads: "Thinking about the time my mom’s luggage came out like this."

Tourist Mortified As Mom’s Bag Arrives After Flight—and There’s a Problem

From hidden bottle storage to the perfect punch-stirring surface, see how this clever furniture swap maximizes space without sacrificing styleThe finest home bars serve as more than mere storage for bottles and glassware; they act as a design-led focal point within a living or dining room.A successful home bar requires both generous storage and a practical surface for crafting cocktails.

Goldie Hawn’s Rustic Console Table Is the Sophisticated and Functional Design Alternative to the Traditional Bar Cart – And It's Oddly Replicable

If you’re looking for a homemade caramel recipe with a twist – and a few health perks – there’s one type of caramel with a surprising star ingredient: dates.If you want a caramel alternative to enjoy during the holiday season, date caramel is easy to make, fiber-rich and contains no added sugar, says Nicole Hoskens, a registered dietitian.